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Cheap flights from Auckland to Cape Town from $1,097

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CPT
13 Feb — 20 Feb4
4 travellers
4 travellers, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Cape Town

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 January 2026.

Mon 23/216:10
AKL
-
CPT
3 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/320:25
CPT
-
AKL
2 stops46h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$2,349
Thu 26/220:35
AKL
-
CPT
2 stops31h 10m
Emirates
Thu 5/318:30
CPT
-
AKL
1 stop29h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 12/1$2,352
Wed 6/509:20
AKL
-
CPT
3 stops34h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 21/510:40
CPT
-
AKL
3 stops28h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 12/1$2,370
Sat 28/215:05
AKL
-
CPT
2 stops36h 40m
Emirates
Sat 7/318:30
CPT
-
AKL
2 stops33h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 13/1$2,382
Wed 3/612:35
AKL
-
CPT
2 stops38h 10m
South African
Wed 24/620:25
CPT
-
AKL
2 stops47h 35m
South African
Deal found 13/1$2,390
Mon 23/216:05
AKL
-
CPT
2 stops35h 40m
Emirates
Mon 9/313:40
CPT
-
AKL
1 stop34h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 14/1$2,397
Sat 21/307:00
AKL
-
CPT
3 stops37h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 5/410:40
CPT
-
AKL
2 stops25h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 12/1$2,401
Thu 22/121:05
AKL
-
CPT
1 stop49h 35m
Emirates
Tue 10/213:40
CPT
-
AKL
2 stops38h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 13/1$2,403
Wed 15/408:55
AKL
-
CPT
3 stops34h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 30/410:40
CPT
-
AKL
3 stops27h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 12/1$2,404

Find flight deals from Auckland to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,352

One-way from

$1,097

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,439
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 26/2-5/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 55m total
  • Auckland to Cape Town
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 10m total
  • Auckland to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($408 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($97 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/2

16:10-09:25

3 stops28h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

20:25-06:10

2 stops46h 45m

$2,349

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sat 28/2

15:05-16:45

2 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/3

18:30-14:50

2 stops33h 20m

$2,382

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/4

08:55-09:25

3 stops34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/4

10:40-00:30

3 stops27h 50m

$2,404

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/4

10:10-09:25

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

10:40-12:20

2 stops39h 40m

$2,420

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sat 28/2

09:00-09:25

3 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/3

10:40-09:35

2 stops35h 55m

$2,422

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/5

20:30-16:40

1 stop30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/6

13:30-09:55

2 stops34h 25m

$2,444

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/2

16:35-16:45

2 stops35h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

13:40-14:40

2 stops38h 00m

$2,446

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/3

15:15-09:25

2 stops29h 10m

$1,097

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

15:15-09:25

2 stops29h 10m

$1,189

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/3

15:15-09:25

2 stops29h 10m

$1,189

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 65 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town (average of $1,656). Flying from Auckland to Cape Town in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,007). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 14 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Auckland to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,431 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
970 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,714 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
South African
7.3
Good
52 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

    Emirates and Singapore Airlines can get you from Auckland to Cape Town in just under 34h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 10m. Auckland and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 11739 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Cape Town round-trip?

    According to our current data, Singapore Airlines ($1,648), Qantas Airways ($1,696), and South African ($1,810) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Cape Town. Singapore Airlines is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qantas Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $783. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Auckland to Cape Town for a low price.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Auckland to Cape Town?

    Flights departing from Auckland and landing in Cape Town stopover in Johannesburg most frequently. Dubai follows Johannesburg in terms of the most common stopover location on Auckland to Cape Town flights. Dubai is followed by Singapore in terms of the most popular stopover location for Auckland to Cape Town flights.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Auckland to Cape Town flights?

    Flights departing from Auckland and landing in Cape Town stopover in Brisbane least frequently. Auckland to Cape Town flights stopping in Sydney are the next rarest. Melbourne follows Sydney in terms of the least frequent stopover locations on Auckland to Cape Town flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town (average of $1,656). Flying from Auckland to Cape Town in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,007). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Auckland to Cape Town on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Auckland to Cape Town. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 14 January 2026.
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Top 6 airlines flying from Auckland to Cape Town

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 14 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,661Average$2,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,696Average$2,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,816Average$2,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,077Average$2,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,086Average$2,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,609Average$3,893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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